ANIMAL CARETAKER III

• Learn and develop individual skills based on work requirements in the employees designated work area.
• Work in a cohesive team environment to provide essential care to the animals.
• Expect 100% supervision for the first 30 days of employment followed. Determination of Animal Care Technician 2 to be made at 90 days of employment.
• Basic sow/gilt handling: feeding/watering/moving. 
• Operating machinery and equipment. 
• Assisting with farrowing (birth). 
• Assist with breeding (artificial insemination). 
• Handling and using chemicals. 
• Vaccinating and medicating sows and piglets. 
• Cleaning, afterbirth, dead pigs, scraping. 
• Ability to use computer equipment: hand held devices and electronic wands. 
• Loading and unloading pigs as scheduled.
• Maintaining farm cleanliness.
• Adhere to all biosecurity standards including showering in and out of facilities.

• A B.S. degree in Animal Science or equivalent
• Working knowledge of MS Office including MS Excel is helpful.
• Valid driver’s license
• Working knowledge of all the following:
• • Sow farm management
  • Swine animal welfare standards
  • Biosecurity and health management processes and procedures
  • Safety and Environmental
• Previous animal care experience preferred but not required.
• Be a team oriented, self-motivated and positive individual with strong work ethic.
• Work weekend and holiday hours as required on a rotational basis.
• Resume Attached

Pay Rate:19.05

EOE, including disability/vets